Investment grade Stauffer (IWC forerunner) high grade Swiss flip top early men's wrist watch in pristine as-new condition. Swiss made hallmark solid 15Kt solid yellow gold 35mm triple hinged case with wire lugs is signed CN for Charles Nicolet, who were the early case makers for IWC. This is not an adapted pocket watch but a factory original very early purpose made men's wrist or "trench" watch of the highest quality. The heavy gold hunter case cover has a small window at the center making it possible to read the time without opening the case to reveal the dial and giving much more dust, water and damage protection to the watch. Black enameled Roman Numerals with minutes track are mint with no enamel loss or damage. Oversized push button onion crown flips the front cover open to reveal the full porcelain dial with no cracks or hairlines. Top grade SS & Co (Stauffer) Swiss made gilded pin set movement that is as crisp and clean as the day it left the factory, is freshly serviced and winds, sets and runs like new. The back is clean and free of any dents, scratches or personalization. Inside is a solid 15Kt cuvette with the original owners inscription & is dated 1914. Both crystals are original and perfect. Fitted with a new Hirsch brown leather 12mm strap. Made very early in WWI and one of the earliest factory men's wrist watches, this was a very high quality and expensive item in it's day. Very rare and beautiful and virtually unworn mint condition.

Interestingly, the inscription is apparently from one lady to another and the watch was evidently not gifted to a man, although it is definitely a large sized man's watch. The inscription is very touching and intriguing and was given for "very loving services" in her "time of weakness." dated in Edinburgh (Scotland), Feb. 1914.

Item #S579786 $4,250.00 More Photos

This historicaly significant timepiece is the earliest commercially made military watch we have ever seen. The dial is signed "The Army's Timekeeper" and features two dials; one for "At Home" and one for "In Camp." The movement dates this watch to the 1850's or 1860's and back then there was no standardized time zones. Every town or county had it's own time standard. While it may be 6:00 in your home town, 10 miles away in the next town it may be 6:37 or 7:00. It wasn't until years later when transcontinental railroad accidents and many deaths occurred that standardized national time zones were established. This style of watch without the military dial is commonly called a "Captain's Watch" and was designed for ship's navigation, which depended on knowing the accurate time at the prime meridian and at your present longitude. This particular one was specifically dialed for Army use during the Civil War.

The large 54mm .935 Swiss hallmarked sterling silver hinged case with engine turned back shows honest wear but is in excellent condition. All hinges are in fine condition and there are a couple of small dimples on the back and bezel. Back is spring loaded and pops open to 90 degrees when the stem button is depressed exposing the inner cuvette to allow winding and setting of both dials (not set by the hands.) Hinged bezel with original glass crystal. Original untouched white porcelain dial with two time zones, sub seconds and a sweep seconds hand as well. We have no idea why it was designed with two seconds hands but they are original. Dial has small chip at center and a couple of minor hairlines but looks great and has survived the war and years of military use in remarkable condition. Inside is the original Swiss right angle lever escapement bar movement that is fully jeweled (looks like 15j-17j) that is clean and crisp and complete but is not running reliably. We are offering this watch as a Civil War era museum quality artifact which should never be carried as a watch anyway but a good watchmaker could put it in proper operating condition if you wish. The watch was running when we first acquired it years ago but now appears to have a balance staff issue.

Superb early Omega men's sterling silver tonneau cased wrist watch from the "Roaring 20's." Original sterling silver Omega snap back case with no scratches or damage measures 28mm x 39mm with 17mm wire lugs. Back snaps on securely. Factory original white enameled dial with sunken sub seconds signed Omega and Importe de Suisse is mint condition with no cracks, scratches or prolems. Original blued steel 'moon' hands. Powered by the original Omega 15 jewel Swiss movement that is crisp and clean and keeping good time. Early Omega's are difficult to find and rarely seen in this condition. Fitted with a new black leather strap.

This is a very rare early from 1950s-60s 18k solid gold Baume & Mercier triple date moonphase wrist watch valjoux cal 90 17 jewles movemen.The watch case munber is 802756 it is in very good condition and working order. 35mm x 43mm

High grade Stauffer and Son early Borgel hermetic cased trench watch. This was an early attempt to keep moisture and dirt out of the new wristwatches in the trenches of WW1. The sterling silver case is made in two parts with no removeable back. The movement is attached to the screw-on bezel and is removed by pulling the spring loaded crown out to unscrew and remove the movement. 33mm x 38mm with 12mm wire lugs. Original white porcelain dial with single sunk sub seconds and the original luminous paint still in tact on dial and hands. No cracks or hairlines. Inside beats the original high grade Swiss 15 jewel pin set movement by Stauffer and Sons that is crisp and clean and keeping good time. This would have been an expensive high end military watch in its day and has survived in remarkable condition. Fitted with a new black pigskin strap.

Item #SB590461 $975.00 More Photos

RARE men's 1940's wristwatch with a hinged cover in mint condition !

Measuring 22mm wide minus the crown and 35mm from lug to lug, the yellow rolled gold plate case with stainless steel back has an unusual spring loaded cover to protect the dial and crystal. Another watch from my personal collection, I bought this watch many years ago as New Old Stock and have never worn it, only taking it out of it's box once in awhile to wind it. Any discoloration on the case and dial is only due to lighting reflection... there's NO wear on the case and it looks much better when seen in person.

The hands, crystal, and Bertmar signed dial all look great, the Swiss made manual wind 15 jewel movement winds and sets smoothly, the leather strap looks like new, and the velvet covered box is in excellent condition with only a few spots of discoloration on the brass plated trim.

Immaculate all original American Waltham ladies high grade 'flapper's' engrved solid gold watch from 1927. Stunning solid 14k white gold is beautifully engraved with wire lugs and original crown with no scraches or damage. Over 6 gr. of gold in case and clasp. Factory original white dial has aged so gracefully it's stunning. Inside is the original higher grade 17 jewel Waltham that is bright and clean and running like new. Still on it's original black ribbon band with matching 14k gold snap clasp. Will fit up to 6 1/2 inch wrist and in the day, ladies just bought a length of ribbon and hand stitched the ends for their wrist bands. We can fit a modern leather buckle strap if you prefer. Beautiful heirloom.

Item # W612125 $650.00 More Photos

Mint condition ladies Ernest Borel Cocktail watch with moving hypnotic kaleidoscope dial, and red mystery hands. Gold filled scalloped case with hours register on bezel in black enamel. Immaculate 17 jewel Swiss movement is running strong and keeping good time. 20mm x 26mm. Fitted with a new 8mm Hirsch Lizard black leather strap. These were very popular in the late 60's and 70's but most were worn a lot and are now very hard to find in good condition. Far out.

Item #EB589134 $345.00 More Photos

Beautiful ladies art deco high quality Illinois wristlet from the Jazz Age in solid 18k white gold. Wonderful 18mm x 32mm solid 18 karat white gold cut corner case with case, bezel and back is in excellent condition. Crown is replaced. Stunning original applied yellow gold on white art deco dial is rare. Original blued steel cathedral hands. Inside beats the original higher end American made 17 jewel movement that is crisp and clean and freshly serviced, keeping good time. Fitted with a black cord bracelet but we will gladly fit a good leather strap of your choice for free or we have a beautiful matching filigree 6" stretch bracelet available at additional cost.

Excellent condition all original early Movado Ermeto pocket or purse watch with the self winding mechanism that winds the watch each time the case is pulled apart to read the time. Movado first came out with the Ermeto in 1926 and this is an excellent very scarce early example. Factory original gently aged square white dial with gold applied numerals and blued steel hands (hands may be an early replacement set.) Beautiful solid sterling silvered case with a heavy dimpled surface that looks like hammered silver that opens and closes and winds the watch smoothly. Original Eidelweiss crown. Powered by the original Movado 15 jewel Swiss movement that is serviced and keeping very good time. Completely original extra fine condition inside and out.

Item # M602352 $875.00 More Photos

Lovely sterling silver ladies art deco wrist watch from the jazz age 1927. Superb and large for the time 26mm solid sterling silver scalloped corner double hinged case with wire lugs hallmarked sterling silver Edinburgh 1927 is in excellent condition with a couple of minor dimples on the back. Beautiful factory original white single sunk dial with gold metallic center, sub seconds at 6:00 showing just enough gentle age to assure it's originality. Beautiful. Original blued steel cathedral hands. Original crown and new crystal. Running on it's original high grade Swiss 15 Ruby Jeweled movement that is in excellent condition keeping good time. Fitted with a new 10mm brown leather strap.

Elgin Ladies Solid 14 karat White Gold Engraved and Enameled Art Deco 15j Cushion, All Original Superb Condition c.1926

This is a really sweet heirloom art deco ladies high quality solid gold Elgin from the Jazz Age in totally factory original condition. The 14 karat solid white gold cushion case has wonderful art deco engraving and black enamel inlay on the case and bezel with no enamel loss or damage. 24mm x 26mm with 14mm wire lugs. No scratches, damage or personalization. Original gold crown and clear glass crystal. Factory original white dial with yellow gold applied numerals and the clean original blued steel hands, pristine and clean, never restored or touched. Running on it's original high grade Elgin American made 15 jewel movement that is crisp and clean, freshly serviced and keeping good time. A great antique Elgin to wear and enjoy and pass on as a treasured family heirloom. Fitted with a new black Hirsch Reptile strap.

Nice big contemporary quality Swiss mechanical men's watch that in brand new old stock, never sold and never worn. Nice big 29mm square solid stainless steel case with silver satin dial signed Paul Garnier 17 jewels. Inside is an excellent quality Swiss 17 jewel manual wind movement from Hydepark watch co. that is clean and keeping good time. A great watch for any man to have in his top drawer for dress or everyday wear. Classic good looks and reliable timekeeper. Fitted with a new black lizard calf 19mm strap.

Brand new old stock men's large 38mm diver automatic with date and BI-rotational bezel. We found several of these at a jeweler's auction and they are excellent quality Swiss automatics, perfect for daily wear. Solid stainless steel screw back cases, 38mm x 47mm. Black BI-rotational bezel around factory mint black satin dial with stainless hands and hour batons, signed Paul Garnier 17 jewel Automatic with a great looking scuba diver on the dial. Rated when new to be water resistant to 10 atm or 100 ft. 17 jewel Swiss automatic is serviced and running strong and keeping excellent time and will give many years of good service. Fitted with a new black calf 19mm strap. New old stock never sold never worn, they still have the factory sticker on the back.

Item # PG605108 $395.00 More Photos

Completely factory original large Gruen Guild in outstanding condition from the 'Jazz Age' c.1925. Large 31mm x 39mm white gold filled classic cushion case with 17mm springbar lugs and snap back is really excellent with no scratches, damage, dents or personalization. Original crown and clear mineral crystal. Factory original silvered dial with luminous (long expired now) numerals and single sunk sub seconds at 6:00. Original hands still have their original luminous paint in tact. Dial is minty and clean with no distractions or problems. Running on it's original Gruen Guild 15 jewel high quality Swiss movement that is clean and keeping good time. Fitted with a new 17mm black leather reptile pattern strap.

Elgin large cushion cased wrist watch with fabulous pink on white porcelain dial with gold inlay and black Arabic numerals and minutes track. Single sunk Dial with sub seconds at 6:00 is mint original condition with no hairlines or damage. 33mm x 38mm nickel case with 18mm spring bar lugs is clean with no scratches or damage. Back snaps on snugly. Inside is an original Elgin 7 jewel lever movement from 1897 that is clean and keeping good time. Original glass crystal is perfect. Original blued steel hands are corrosion free. Original crown shows minor wear. The c.1897 movement and the porcelain dial were re-cased in 1925 and this was a common practice done both at the factory and by local watchmakers working with movements and dials originally intended for ladies pocket watches and adapted to fill the demand for wristwatches after WW1. Fitted with a black lizard grain 18mm strap. This is a nice Elgin with a great antique look in a large size for the time and a large width strap, all in excellent condition.

Very scarce extra long cased Bulova with hinged lugs and high grade movement from the prewar depression years. Measuring 23mm wide by 48mm long, this hinged lug tonneau is about as long and narrow as they come and is very scarce and collectable. The 11mm hinged lugs are rare and in excellent condition. The 10k gold filled case is excellent with no damage, heavy scratches or wear through. The factory original finish white dial is clean and unmolested with gold applied art deco numerals and sub seconds at 6:00. Original crown and crystal are excellent. Inside we find the original high grade American made 21 jewel cal. 7AP movement that is crisp and clean, freshly serviced and keeping good time. Fitted with a new brown genuine lizard 11mm strap that will fit up to a max. 7 3/4" wrist.

Here is a nice original men's Bulova tonneau with a higher grade 21 jewel movement from the war years in great condition. Long gold filled tonneau case with hollow lugs and original crown measures 25mm x 41mm with 14mm lugs. The case is in great shape with the beginnings of very light wear through at the four corner high points of the bezel. They are virtually invisible in person. Initials engraved on the snug snap back. Factory original finish dial with gold applied numerals, gold hands and sunken sub seconds has never been molested and shows light even age. Original glass crystal is excellent. Powered by it's original high grade American made 21 jewel caliber 10AE movement that is crisp and clean and keeping good time. Fitted with a new black leather strap.

Item #B599999 $435.00 More Photos

Very cool art deco Benrus in white gold from c.1930. Large reinforced 14k white gold tank style case with fancy engraved corner lugs with black enamel applied for contrast and a blue enamel bezel with white gold numerals. This watch was Benrus' answer to the Bulova Lone Eagle which commemorated Charles Lindburgh, but with the blue enamel bezel. The case is considered by most collectors as solid gold even though it is "supported by metal" which simply means it's mostly gold, as in not plated or filled. One or two flea bites in the blue enamel are not noticed without magnification. The hinged snap back case is in good condition with some tool marks from opening the back over the years but still in good condition and very serviceable. 28mm x 36mm with 17mm spring bar lugs. The Silvered dial has been carefully restored and looks like new as do the blued steel hands set. Inside is the original Benrus 15 jewel movement that is running strong and keeping good time. Fitted with a new Hirsch black lizzard grain strap.

Stunning Gubelin art deco solid 18 karat white and yellow gold barrel cased early men's wristwatch with chased and enameled bezel in absolutely mint, factory original pristine condition. The exquisite art deco chased and enameled yellow gold bezel and hinged back give a wonderful contrast to the solid 18k white gold solid lugged center case. 27mm x 37mm with 16mm solid lugs. The factory original two toned dial mirrors the white and yellow gold case colors and is as fresh and beautiful as the day it left the Gubelin factory 90 years ago. Black minutes register surrounds the golden numerals track with black deco numerals over the silvered dial with sub seconds at 6:00. Original Breguet moon hands in blued steel in mint condition. Inside beats the original Gubelin 15 ruby jeweled high grade in-house movement that is freshly service and operates flawlessly, keeping excellent time. Original mineral glass crystal is flawless. Fitted with a new Hirsch black leather strap. The condition of this watch is like new, inside and out. It has clearly been seldom if ever worn and well cared for over the past 90 years.

This exceptional Gubelin is the most beautiful example of art deco craftsmanship we have ever seen. This watch is an original work of art of the highest quality and equal to anything from Cartier or Tiffany at the time. This watch was only sold through Gubelin's two existing stores in Switzerland at that time and would have been made in extremely limited numbers. You will likely never see another.

Late 1960s Baylor two-register Swiss chronograph that is in near mint condition. The case is yellow gold filled with a stainless steel screw down back with no wear thru or deep scratches. 38mm x 44mm with 20mm lugs. Original crown, pushers and crystal. Factory Original finish light honey toned dial with chronograph seconds and 45 min. elapsed time indicator and tachymeter scale. Original gold hands are clean and corrosion free. Inside beats the origianl Landeron caliber 149 Swiss 17 jewel movement signed by Baylor and is freshly serviced and keeping good time. Fitted with a new tan leather padded leather strap.